Michelin vs Continental

Reshen · 02-04-2011, 09:30 AM

I was wondering if anyone has a set of Continental Sport Contacts on their car? I bet it's not as good as the cups.

I am debating whether to fit a new set of cups, or pilot super sports on mine. The cost the same apparently. But the Conti's are way cheaper, so I am seriously thinking about it.

Any thoughts?

**glendog74** · 02-04-2011, 10:16 AM

If you only drive your CSL on road then i'm sure Continental would be fine.

Its rare that you hear particularly good reports about them, however...

I would fit Michelin Pilot Super Sports personally.

**shimmy** · 02-04-2011, 10:47 AM

Hmmmmm difficult choice.....

NOT

funtime · 02-04-2011, 11:20 AM

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...

1. Conti's - very average, not ditch-finders but not very grippy either
2. PS2's - at least 10 x better than Conti's esp in the wet
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

**shimmy** · 02-04-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funtime

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...

1. Conti's - very average, not ditch-finders but not very grippy either
2. PS2's - at least 10 x better than Conti's esp in the wet
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

I'm gonna have to buy some PSS as soon as Costco do a deal

Reshen · 02-04-2011, 01:47 PM

Thanks. Super Sports it is.

I hope the last longer than the cups too.

Now to look for a set of 18 in wheels and bridgestone semis for the track

chrisburns · 02-04-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funtime

I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise...
3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

Super my 4 nice new SS's arrived today and cant wait to get them on.
Feel like a nice compound as well

02-04-2011, 09:30 AM	#1
Reshen Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 21 Casino cash: $2128	Michelin vs Continental I was wondering if anyone has a set of Continental Sport Contacts on their car? I bet it's not as good as the cups. I am debating whether to fit a new set of cups, or pilot super sports on mine. The cost the same apparently. But the Conti's are way cheaper, so I am seriously thinking about it. Any thoughts?

02-04-2011, 10:16 AM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	If you only drive your CSL on road then i'm sure Continental would be fine. Its rare that you hear particularly good reports about them, however... I would fit Michelin Pilot Super Sports personally. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

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02-04-2011, 11:20 AM	#4
funtime S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 613 Casino cash: $5830	I've had Conti's, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and now Super Sports on my M3/CSL and they are all very different. To summarise... 1. Conti's - very average, not ditch-finders but not very grippy either 2. PS2's - at least 10 x better than Conti's esp in the wet 3. Super Sports - by a long way the best tyre I've ever driven. Amazing grip in wet and dry, really do inspire confidence.

02-04-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
Reshen Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 21 Casino cash: $2128	Thanks. Super Sports it is. I hope the last longer than the cups too. Now to look for a set of 18 in wheels and bridgestone semis for the track